February 11th is International Women & Girls in Science Day. Today, we acknowledge and celebrate all of the accomplishments and contributions made by women in the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Despite the mercury dipping down to record breaking levels of cold, nothing can stop the hottest 50/50 draw around. This Friday, one lucky winner will take home the 2nd Early Bird Prize of $500 cash in the Thunder Bay 50/50.
Not only that, their ticket will still be eligible for the breath-taking Grand Prize of over $470,000 (and climbing daily) to be drawn on Friday, February 26. There is no limit to how high the jackpot can grow.
Tickets are available online only at thunderbay5050.ca:
All net proceeds from the draw will support the highest priority medical equipment needs at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, meaning our community wins too! Draws will take place monthly on the last Friday of every month.
Questions about the draw can be sent to info@thunderbay5050.ca. Ticket purchasers must be present in Ontario to purchase. Lottery licence RAF1199631.
Mark your calendars: The 16th Annual Research & Innovation Week is coming…and this year it’s VIRTUAL!
R & I Week showcases Lakehead’s research excellence.
Visit www.lakeheadu.ca/research-and-innovation for more information.
Project ECHO is an interdisciplinary model, connecting networks for healthcare professionals from academic centres and community providers across the province. The Project ECHO: Epilepsy Across the Lifespan interdisciplinary teams are based in 10 programs across Ontario. Each team includes an epileptologist, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, social worker, and community agency representative connected with the provinces regional Comprehensive Epilepsy Programs (CEPs).
Join the Next Session
Obtain free CME credits, case based learning and more. All ECHO programs are free to participate for all health care providers in any health care setting in Ontario.
Sessions are accessed online via teleconferencing sessions that include didactic lectures and an interactive discussion of de-identified patient cases. Gain enhanced skills and confidence in managing epilepsy safely and effectively.
Next session:
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m.
Virtual Learning – UHN Session 14-SUDEP
Please click here to register or for more information about the program, please visit: https://oen.echoontario.ca/
With three weeks to go before the first monthly Grand Prize Draw on February 26, the Thunder Bay 50/50 is showing no signs of slowing down.
The estimated take-home prize for one lucky purchaser is now over $401,000 and climbing. The only question remaining is ‘will it get to $500,000 or more’?
Next Friday, February 12 is the second Early Bird Draw, so be sure you have your tickets purchased for a chance to win the $500 Early Bird prize, along with the chance to win the huge Grand Prize.
Tickets are available online only at thunderbay5050.ca:
$10 for 5 numbers
$20 for 30 numbers
$50 for 150 numbers (best value)
All net proceeds from the draw will support the highest priority medical equipment needs at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, meaning our community wins too! Draws take place the last Friday of every month in 2021.
Questions about the draw can be sent to info@thunderbay5050.ca. Ticket purchasers must be present in Ontario to purchase. Lottery license RAF1199631.
Sent on behalf of Crystal Edwards, Director, Women & Children’s Program, Dr. Teresa Bruni, Medical Director, Women & Children’s Program
We are pleased to announce that Amy Halvorsen has accepted the position of Manager, Paediatric Inpatient & Outpatient Departments.
Amy has 22 years of experience as a dedicated, diverse Registered Nurse having worked in cardiology and oncology prior to joining the Women & Children’s Program Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in 2006.
Amy has been recognized for her exceptional teaching and support to coworkers and has always been a respected resource and mentor to all. Amy has strong interpersonal skills and is extremely passionate about delivering quality patient care with a focus on Patient and Family Centred Care.
In April 2020, Amy bravely stepped up to act as the Interim Coordinator for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and she quickly demonstrated her leadership, commitment and dedication to the program and her team. Amy established very positive working relationships within the program and in September 2020 was asked to act as the Interim Coordinator for the Paediatric Inpatient & Paediatric Outpatient Departments and she continued to demonstrate her passion and her commitment.
Amy is passionate, hardworking, and driven and continually demonstrates commitment to quality and Patient Care and Family Centred Care. We are very excited to have Amy join the Women & Children’s Leadership team on a permanent basis.
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Amy in her new position.
This February, join us in celebrating the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation it is today.
The 2021 theme for Black History Month is: “The Future is Now”. This is a chance to celebrate and acknowledge the transformative work that Black Canadians and their communities are doing.
Black History Month is about honouring the enormous contributions that Black people have made, and continue to make, in all sectors of society. It is about celebrating resilience, innovation, and determination to work towards a more inclusive and diverse Canada—a Canada in which everyone has every opportunity to flourish.
For more information, including videos, noteworthy historical figures, educational resources, and more, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month.html
Thunder Bay’s hottest draw just keeps getting hotter. Do you have your tickets yet? All net proceeds support the highest priority medical equipment needs at the Hospital.
Tickets are:
$10 for 5 numbers
$20 for 30 numbers
$50 for 150 numbers (best value)
Purchase tickets at: thunderbay5050.ca
Next Early Bird Draw on Feb 12. Grand prize draw Feb 26.
On Friday, January 29th, Miranda Couch from Kaministiquia (ticket #TBA-6577221) was the first Early Bird Winner and takes home $500. Her ticket will go back in the draw for the second Early Bird Draw on February 12, and for the grand prize draw on February 26.
The current grand prize over $354,000. There is no limit to how high it can go. Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, February 25, 2021 at midnight EST to be entered.
Questions about the draw can be sent to info@thunderbay5050.ca. Ticket purchasers must be 18 years old and located in Ontario to purchase. Lottery licence RAF1199631.
Meeting link: https://thunderbayhospitals.webex.com/thunderbayhospitals/j.php?MTID=m09bc457f47c7d812369f14c172bd8c3d
Meeting number: 179 138 2215
Password: Meeting
